1930's BOAT RACES
broadside or poster. lightweight cardboard stock. green on
cream. INBOARD HYDROPLANE BOAT RACES - GRIGGS DAM COL'S O. Sanctioned by
American Power Boat Association. Sponsored by Franklin Count Fire Fighters
Association and the Scioto Boat Club. July 30. undated but definitely
1930's vintage. graphics of the G-17
and G-26 neck and neck. some edge damage but overall will frame up
very nicely. measures approx. 22" by 14". because it is on
a light stock cardboard I don't imagine many have survived. nice display
piece from an early bygone era! 150.00

circa 1910 vintage wooden pencil box.
SPEED BOAT or early HYDROPLANE Gold Cup style
race regatta. Three different boats are in the scene. the one is called NAP III. In
the foreground there are spectators visible. In the far off background across the
water
is the outline of a domed building. The boat in the background has exposed engine with
driver in front of engine and co-pilot in the rear. The other 2 boats have a hood over the
engine with both pilot and co-pilot behind it. Colorful paper litho on black
wooden box. Box has hinged
lid and
built-in key lock. Approx. 8” by 2.5” by 1.5”. overall very
nice condition with light soiling and stains. STILL a great display piece!
139.50

wire photo MISS ENGLAND capsized
hydroplane. 1931. 8" by 10". Original glossy wire photo from World Photos. Hand written on reverse side "MISS ENGLAND capsized on the Detroit
River 1931". In the photo; her upside down hull is visible between the Coast Guard boat and the runabout. MISS ENGLAND was the famous Harmsworth Cup World Record Holder boat from England. She was right up there with Gar Wood and the MISS AMERICA Gold Cup hydroplane boats. Corner
wear;
ink smudge in lower right. The image itself is very crisp and clear. very good or better.
45.00

1932 wirephoto KAYE DON Miss England driver
by World Wide Photo; August 20 1932; 7" by 9". Press release on reverse reads: KAYE DON arrives in Detroit.
Accompanied by his American Manager Bill Sturn; KAYE DON; British speed boat
king; reached Detroit yesterday to prepare for the Harmsworth Trophy Race two
weeks hence. His boat is expected to arrive tomorrow; and Don will immediately start
tests for another attempt to wrest the famous trophy from GAR WOOD; America's
water King. KAYE DON was the guest of GAR WOOD at Algonac upon his arrival where he inspected the Miss America X……" Image is very crisp and clear with no
flaws. He was the driver of the famous MISS ENGLAND. One of the most important
names in unlimited hydroplane boat racing history. Great item! Hard to
find original photos of him! Great piece of "World Speed Record"
History. near mint. 89.50

March 24 1934 issue of
NEWSWEEK
Magazine. Cover has photo of Gold Cup Races. Small article
inside. Scarce magazine, as it was not a "keeper" like photo
magazines LIFE and LOOK. These weekly news type magazines were read once
or twice and thrown away. excellent. 25.00

Sir Malcolm
Campbell's BLUEBIRD. Artist rendering on cover of October 1937 Popular
Mechanics Magazine. full magazine. article titled "Marine Bluebird to
try for World Record". no subscription label. magazine is
tight and clean. Cover has no flaws and is worth of framing! 25.00

1938
MISS AMERICA X Calendar Poster from Hewitt Rubber Products
for Industry. April 1938. 17" by 22.5";
b&w on 2 tone peach. Great action close
up photo of U-10 MISS AMERICA X. The legendary GAR WOOD's world record
holder boat. Captioned "Gar Wood's Miss America X; winning Harmsworth
Trophy at speed of 124.91 miles per hour". The image itself is crisp and
clear. I have shrunkwrap this item; with heavy cardboard backing - to keep it
safe. Ready to display. No flaws; crisp and bright. I have NEVER seen or heard
of another one. near mint to mint. 250.00

circa
1949 SEATTLE SPORTSCADE at Green Lake hydroplane boat racing program.
8.5" by 5.5". 6 pages. July 10th. no year
given but there is a comment inside about the 1948 season - so assumption is it
is from 1949. Sponsored by the Seattle Out-Board Association; sanctioned
by America Power Boat
Association. Besides the Ski-Quatic Follies (which starred someone named
Bill Schumacher) the events included: Outboard A - Hydro; Outboard C - Service
runabout; Outboard C&F - Hydro; Outboard C&F Runabout; Inboard Entries
135 c.i.; Inboard 225 c.i.; Utility Class.
PLEASE make sure to see the photo of the drivers listed in the 135 c.i.
event: Chuck Hickling; Ted JOnes and others. and in the 225 c.i. event:
Stan Sayres driving Slo Motion! The program is crisp and clean (the photo
has a dark shadow on the far left - but it is only a shadow). No flaws.
tight and clean. near mint to mint condition. Extremely scarce
if not downright rare! 195.00

1951 issue of BRAVO Magazine from Belgium. gorgeous;
full color artwork cover by G. Gedo. reads "Record Mondial"
(World Record) and pictures the U-27 Unlimited Hydroplane racing along - the SLO-MO-SHUN
IV. Large format; measuring 12.25" tall by 8.5" wide.
inside their is a drawing of the boat; and an article. Would look great;
framed on the wall! I have NEVER seen or heard of another copy amongst the
hydro crowd. to the best of my knowledge; this is the FIRST time that this
historic boat was on the cover of a magazine! unique and
colorful! very minimal wear. excellent plus. 65.00

1952
STAN SAYRES autographed photo of the SLO-MO-SHUN IV and V Hydroplane boats.
overall 8.5" by 10.5" black and white photo of both boats and drivers.
autographed in fountain
pen in upper left corner by STAN SAYRES. On the back of the frame is
written: "7/7/52 Slo-Mo IV on southbound run during time trials - average for
this run 185.567 MPH. Return run slower due to rough water. Average
for both 178.497 - New Worlds Record."
Framed under glass with black wood. very minor crease near the stern
of the U-37. there are yellow tape stains in the VERY tips of each corner -
they do not show when displayed. image is crisp and clear - autograph
is bold and sharp. overall in excellent plus to near mint condition. both
the photo and autograph are scarce. Great historical significance.
295.00

rare Mobil Gasoline 1958 RUDY BERGER hydroplane trophy.
Here is a truly unique piece of Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Racing History. This IS the real
thing; guaranteed authentic.
The engraved plaque reads: MOBIL - HONORARY
- CREW CHIEF AWARD - 1958 - PRESENTED TO - RUDY BERGER - FOR OUTSTANDING - SERVICE
- Hydro Racing Team by Don K. Bagley (facsimile signed).
A quick history: Rudy Berger was the Crew Chief of the US 1 Hydroplane in 1962 when it set the then world record of 200.4 mph. I do NOT know who he crewed for in
1958; the year he was presented this award. MOBIL Gasoline supplied the fuel to
most; if not all of the hydroplanes.
This is classic 1950's with gold finished metal fittings on blonde wood There is an Eagle with raised wings over to the far left, that is approx. 2.5" tall. There is a
6" long Hydroplane Race Boat to the right, mounted on a raised platform. The engraved section measures approx. 4.75" by 3". Overall, the wooden base is approx. 9" by 5" , and the whole piece stands approx, 8.5" tall. Hard to get a good photo without glare and reflection. So please forgive the quality of our images. There is extremely minor wear to the finish of the boat toward the rear of the
sponson. There are no breaks, no gouges, no stains, no flaws. A superb display item, and a definite piece of unlimited history!
Truly one of a kind! 395.00

original
artwork. Unique, one of a kind portrait art of legendary hydroplane
race driver CHIP HANAUER.
signed and dated 1981.
inscription on reverse from the artist, to Bob Williams, the founder of the
original Hydroplane Museum. Very good looking piece. This
was an item from Bob's personal collection. sorry, but I do not know the
artist's name (first initial is
possibly a "J" and the last name is possibly "Mesa").
Obviously, he is very talented. The overall measurements of the matte are
approx 17.5" by 14". The artwork is approx. 15.5" by
12.5" and the actual portrait illustration is approx. 8" by
7.75". this piece has been double matted with a thin plastic
piece to protect the image. This is the ORIGINAL art, not a mass produced
item. quick notes: winner of a record 12 APBA Gold Cups, member of
the Motorsports Hall of Fame (in 1995, the youngest member inducted!).
driver of the Barney Armstrong Machine, Squire Shop, Atlas Van Lines, Circus
Circus, and of course, The Miss Budweiser. 89.50

postcard.
1921. MISS DETROIT III ALGONAC MICH. real photo.
fancy Elko logo back. not postally used. original owner wrote on
back " May 30th 1921 - Roy". great crisp image of the boat on
trailer with the DYC (Detroit Yacht Club) flag on front. She won the Gold
Cup in 1918 and 1919; sponsored by the Detroit Yacht Club (DYC). She
was designed & built by Gar Wood and the Chris Craft Boat and Engine
Company. mint. rare image! 150.00

full color white border. captioned at top #M-111
MID-WINTER REGATTA - MIAMI BEACH FLA. at bottom it is captioned GAR
WOOD MAKING OVER 100 MPH in MISS AMERICA. Neat aerial
view. number in lower right corner is 2591-30. 1930's
vintage. unused. near mint condition. no flaws.
29.50

rare Boy Scout
SLO-MO-SHUN IV hydro card.
circa 1951. postcard size; 3 ¼" by 5 ½". Extremely rare item -
only one that I have ever heard of. Postcard size; but
reverse is completely blank - so I am not sure if it was issued as a postcard or what?
In upper left it says: JAMBOREE TROOP 28, SEATTLE, WASH. Printed in the center box is
SLO-MO-SHUN IV; World's fastest boat. holder of the World's
Straight-a-way record of 178.497 miles per hour. Winner of Gold Cup Races and Harmsworth Trophy. No flaws.
near mint plus to mint. 75.00

Scare late 1940's postcard pictures Guy
Lombardo's G-13 TEMPO VI hydroplane racing past his restaurant. Titled GUY
LOMBARDO'S EAST POINT HOUSE; Freeport; Long Island. Reverse
has ad for the restaurant which was located at the Great South Bay at Freeport
Long Island. Printed by Lumitone Photoprint. Unused. Clean; no
creases; no flaws. SCARCE postcard! near mint plus to mint!
48.50

rare oversized 1956 TEXACO SEATTLE HYDROPLANE postcard.
vintage; real McCoy. This is NOT a copy; NOT a modern day replica. Guaranteed authentic!
Large; oversized postcard. 5" by 12.5" long. full color artwork.
The front says SEATTLE'S SEAFAIR; The Kentucky Derby of Speedboat
Racing. great illustration of Lake Washington; the floating bridge; 6 unlimited hydroplanes on the
course; Mount Rainier in background. In the bottom left is TEXACO ATTENDANT and in bottom right is the old circular TEXACO logo. reads: YOUR TEXACO DEALER "MR. SERVICE" in all 48 States. It has not been used. it says "Place 3 Cent Stamp Here". 1956 Seattle Seafair Aug. 3 -12. Produced by Sun Visor Map
Co.; Seattle Wash.
On the left side of the back; it roughly says the following (not copying it word for word): the great 1956 Seattle Seafair Trophy
Race; world famous unlimited hydroplanes will fight for $25,000 prize money. This is the unlimited NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP of the American Power Boat Assn. Texaco fuels and lubricants are being relied upon by the majority of these boat owners for maximum power and protection. You can rely on Texaco Sky Chief Gasoline and ....... Listen to the race with Tom Harmon - KIRO in Seattle - 710 on your dial.
This has not been postally used. there is very faint "wrinkle" in upper right corner.
In the lower right edge; there is a 1/4" tear. see the photos. Overall; in excellent or better condition. this is the FIRST one of these postcards that I have ever
seen; or even heard of. I have shown it to a few advanced collectors; and none of them have ever seen it!
89.50

c.1958 Seattle HYDROPLANE RACE
postcard #C-440; Published by J. Boyd Ellis; photo by Bob & Ira Spring; circa 1958 or 1959.
captioned on reverse “HYDROPLANES churn the waters of Lake Washington to complete for the coveted Gold Cup. Some 500,000 spectators witness the race from the shore of Lake Washington. The Floating Bridge is in the background. #C-440”. Pictures
Thriftway; Maverick; Wahoo; Hawaii Kai. Appears to be from 1958 or 1959.
Unused; near mint to mint.
15.00

postcard.
1960's issue MISS PEPSI Dossin Museum Detroit. full color
chrome. Dexter Press 90490-B. Photo by Allen Stross. blurb on
back tells: First boat to qualify over 100 miles per hour; won Silver Cup; only
3 time winner of President's Cup; won Detroit Memorial and Maple Leap Cup.
built in 1950; retired in 1954; presented to museum in 1963.
not postally used. excellent plus or nicer. 20.00

postcard
size. BILLY SCHUMACHER MISS BARDAHL. full color photo of the
boat with inset photo of Driver Billy Schumacher. NOT a postcard but
postcard size on postcard stock. reverse
side has another photo of Schumacher and advertising for Bardahl race
vehicles. excellent plus. scarce! 35.00

postcard.
1960's issue SLO-MO-SHUN IV at Museum of History Seattle. full color
chrome with deckled edges. Dexter Press 33623-B. Ektachrome by
Clifford Ellis. blurb on back: "world's most famous unlimited
hydroplane has been reconstructed for permanent display at the Museum of History
and Science in Seattle. Winner of 10 National and International
Trophies. Launched at Detroit in 1950.
not postally used. near mint plus to mint. 19.50

postcard.
circa 1969 MISS EAGLE ELECTRIC U-25. full color photo with inset photo
of Driver Warner Gardner. Published by Racing Pictorial #66 208.
large approx. 7" by 5.5". lots of information about the boat on
the backside. also mentions that it is the winner of the 1968 Alabama
Dixie Cup Race. not
postally used. creased in upper right corner. scarce! 39.50

giant
U-19
ATLAS VAN LINES Hydro Race Boat postcard. 1969. very large
approx. 7” by 5 ¼”. full color photo. Back
says “The sleek unlimited hydroplane “Atlas Van-Lines” of Phoenix
sportsman Bob Fendler may well be the fastest craft of the 1969 Gold Cup season.
….” It goes on with a whole bunch of more information. Never used. No corner
creases; no writing. Does show minor surface wear. overall
excellent. 18.00

postcard.
1980 MISS BUDWEISER U-12. full color photo. Photo by Bill
Osborne. small inset photos on backside of Driver Dean Chenowith and owner
Bernie Little. has small blurb about the boat and the 1980 Unlimited Race
Schedule on reverse. odd size approx. 6" by 4.25". not
postally used. near mint to mint. 15.00

1969 MISSION
BAY SAN DIEGO Gold Cup Race antenna flag. black U-88 graphics on day-glo
orange. 10" by 7.5". overall the package is 12" by
8". Made by Lyle Pennants in San Diego. on the back side there
is information about the race etc. wow a $58,000 Prize Money! GOLD
CUP RACE The World's Fastest UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE RACE COURSE. Only one I
have ever seen! mint in factory sealed package. 27.50

pair of
earrings. GOLD CUP. gold trophy on white oval background in gold
frame. early style screw
clamps on reverse. undated but from circa 1956 I believe.
1.5" by 3/4". they come with original box and box insert.
they do not appear to have been used. scarce! 89.50

circa
1959 BARDAHL Grime Gang decal. From
the estate of the famous MISS BARDAHL Unlimited Hydroplane race boat
mechanic Leo Vandenburg. Hyalac water slide decal made by Meyercord.
approx. 2" by 3". The members of the Grime Gang are: Dirty
Sludge; Sticky Valve; Gummy Ring; Blacky Carbon. unused.
no flaws. near mint plus to mint. Because this item is over
50 years old - we can not guarantee it will still work as a decal - but it
should. Will be shipped in clear plastic sleeve for protection.
15.00

3 different BARDAHL vinyl
Pocket Protectors from the 1960's. From
the estate of the famous MISS BARDAHL Unlimited Hydroplane race boat
mechanic Leo Vandenburg. each approx. 3.5" by 5.5". NEW BARDAHL for Automatic
Transmissions. Combats
Seal Links. SL2 black and white with white lettering. BARDAHL Frees Valve Lifters
SL1. black and white
with white lettering. WE RECOMMEND
BARDAHL. black and green with white
lettering. all are unused.
no flaws. near mint plus to mint. the set of 3 for 15.00

decal. BARDAHL - THE CHAMPION'S
CHAMPION. color
graphics of the U-40 MISS BARDAHL unlimited hydroplane with large can of Bardahl
Outboard Motor Oil on the right. never used. Made by Durochrome
#B-139. 1960's vintage. approx. 4.75" by 3". near
mint to mint. 12.00

deck of cards.
MISS TIDE Unlimited
Hydroplane. full; unopened deck of playing cards by Gemaco. Bridge
Deck; plastic
coated. Full color action photo of the boat on back of each
card. still factory sealed in cellophane. Mint; unused. 21.00

1992-93 APBA UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE SERIES
Directory. 28 pages counting the covers. Not available to the general public. This lists the
names; addresses and phone numbers of all the VIP's. Drivers; owners; Public
Relations; Photographers; doctors; etc. for the boat teams. a wealth of possible leads! Old
Stock; unused; never read. minimal storage wear on edges. near mint to mint condition.
5.00

1994-95 APBA UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE SERIES
Directory. 34 pages counting the covers. Not available to the general public. This lists the
names; addresses and phone numbers of all the VIP's. Drivers; owners; Public
Relations; Photographers; doctors; etc. for the boat teams. a wealth of possible leads! Old
Stock; unused; never read. minimal storage wear on edges. near mint to mint condition.
5.00

Heavy ceramic stein or mug. U-37 MISS SEATTLE.
multicolored graphics on light blue background on dark
brown and white ceramic stein with gold trim. Magnificent handpainted illustration
Signed by artist Dee Lightfoot. Circa 1957 to 1959 vintage (this was the former Slo-Mo-Shun V boat). 5.5" tall with a 2.85" diameter at the
top; 4.5" across the bottom. the widest point is 6" across; at the handle.
Colors are bright and crisp. does not appear to have ever been used. no flaws.
Mint condition. A quality made item. I am pretty sure that this is
unique; a one of a kind piece! This is one of the nicest display pieces I have seen from the "Golden Era".
150.00

heavy ceramic stoneware stein or mug. blue; brown and yellow on light gray.
U-6 MISS MADISON on the front. On the back side is the
1981 Indiana Governor's Trophy. A hot air balloon reads MADISON REGATTA. On the base is the makers logo: Louisville Stoneware. Made in Kentucky. 4.75" tall with a 3.25" diameter. the widest point is 5"
across; at the handle. Colors are bright and crisp. does not appear to have ever been used. no flaws. Mint condition. A quality made item.
45.00

heavy ceramic stoneware stein or mug. blue; brown; greens and yellow on light gray.
U-6 MISS MADISON.
On the back side is the 1982 Indiana Governor's Trophy. A hot air balloon
reads MADISON REGATTA. On the base is the makers logo: Louisville Stoneware. Made in Kentucky. 4.75" tall with a 3.25" diameter. the widest point is 5"
across; at the handle. Colors are bright and crisp. does not appear to have ever been used. no flaws. Mint condition. A quality made item.
42.50

Unusual mug or cup. red and blue on white. Pictures BILL MUNCEY ATLAS VAN
LINES. On back it says OWENSBORO HYDROFAIR OWENSBORO KY - FEATURING THE 1978 APBA GOLD
CUP. Made by Whirley Industries. Cup with handle has pedestal style base. Molded in hard vinyl plastic. Colors are bright and crisp. 4.25" tall with a 3 3/8" diameter. the widest point is 4.5"
across; at the handle. Appears to be unused. no flaws. Mint condition. Can't be a common
item; the only one I have ever seen!
18.00

Unusual mug or cup. Purplish pink and dark blue on white. MISS CIRCUS CIRCUS LAS VEGAS -
RENO. This is the radically designed 4 point style
boat, circa 1979-81 vintage. Made by Whirley Industries. Cup with handle has pedestal style base. Molded in hard vinyl plastic. Has removeable no-spill sipping top. It has a removeable, snap off base that has adhesive strip on the bottom, so can be applied to dashboard. Colors are bright and crisp. 4.25" tall with a 3 3/8" diameter. the widest point is 4.5" across, at the handle. unused. no flaws. Mint condition with
colorful instructional tag still attached. Can't be a common item, the only one I have ever seen!
18.00

mug. Ltd. Ed. HOLSET MISS MADISON U-6 hydroplane mug.
HOLSET MISS MADISON U-6 - WORLDS ONLY COMMUNITY OWNED HYDROPLANE. on the back it
reads: Sponsor: Holset Engineering Inc. Owner: Citizens of Madison,
Inc. Driver: Ron Snyder, New Bremen Ohio. Engine: Holset Turbocharged Allison
V-12.. on the base it has #74 in gold.
Tall ceramic beer stein or mug. Sold in VERY limited quantity, to raise money
each year for the MADISON race boat. I was told that there were only 100 done
each year. A different boat was done each year. Hand numbered on the bottom in
gold. Heavy ceramic, high glazed finish, multi-colors. Gold trim around top
edge. 6.25" tall, and counting the handle, 5.25" wide. Actual
mug is 3 1/8" diameter at the mouth. Unused, has never been exposed to the
harsh detergents inside a dishwasher. No rubs, no nicks, no chips, no repairs,
no flaws. MINT condition. 95.00

mug. different HOLSET MISS MADISON U6 hydroplane ceramic mug.
vintage, real McCoy. This is NOT a copy, NOT a modern day replica. Guaranteed authentic! Almost identical to the yearly Limited Edition mugs, but I am not sure if this one belongs to the same series. It is slightly heavier, a hair taller and not quite as well done as the others. note that this one is in black lettering. HOLSET MISS MADISON U-6, 30 YEARS OF RACING. boat is white, black, orange with red lettering and Valvoline logo on rear,
The reverse side says: sponsor: Holset Engineering Inc. Owner: Citizens of Madison, Ind. World's only community owned hydroplane. Driver Mke Hanson. Engine: Holset Turbocharged Allison V-12. Heavy ceramic, high glazed finish, multi-colors. Gold trim around top edge. approx. 6.25" tall, and counting the handle, 5.25" wide. Actual mug is 3" diameter at the mouth. Unused, has never been exposed to the harsh detergents inside a dishwasher.
Please NOTE that there is a hairline crack at top of
handle; where it meets the body of the mug - there is tiny chip at bottom. Please see close-up photo. It still displays perfectly.
49.50

BARDAHL
stickers Unser airplane hydroplane motorcycle. 1960's vintage. Mint;
never used. One large 10" by 8.5" sheet of peel off stickers. Includes
2 small BARDAHL checkered flag logos; one of the same; but large size. The the
BARDAHL Bobby Unser Formula race car; the BARDAHL #1 Racing Motorcycle, the
BARDAHL racing airplane, BOBBY UNSER BARDAHL 1 Race Helmet and last, but not
least, the U-1 MISS BARDAHL Unlimited Hydroplane race boat! The boat is is about
5.25" long, the airplane is approx. 5.7" long, the race car is roughly
5" by 2.5". 1960's vintage. Great display items. MINT, still has the
peel off backing. Yellow, black and white. 12.50

glass. MISS MADISON Hydroplane cocktail glass.
QUALITY MADE. smaller 3.25" tall cocktail glass. Ornate gold leaf printing with illustration of the U-6 MISS MADISON that reads COMMUNITY OWNED HYDROPLANE. Note that the artwork of the hydroplane on this glass is racing diagonally. There are 3 other illustrations on the glass. illustration of building - MADISON BANK AND TRUST "OLDEST BANK IN INDIANA". illustration of
CLIFF FALLS and illustration of
LOOKOUT POINT HANOVER COLLEGE. This one has never been used, never seen the inside of a dishwasher. The gold is brilliant. The color and lettering are bright and vivid. absolutely no wear, no scratches, no chips. MINT condition!
32.50

ceramic tile. 1983 MADISON REGATTA hydroplane ceramic tile.
An unusual, and scarce piece. 6" square, high glaze ceramic tile. Black on white, reads MADISON REGATTA - 1983 DEAN
CHENOWETH MEMORIAL RACE. Pictures 3 hydroplanes coming out of the turn: U18. U22 and U6 MISS MADISON. Has cork lining on the back with hanger hook.
Can be used as a hot plate, or hung on the wall. Or, you can knock some tiles off your bathroom wall and start redecorating! Mint inside original, plain white display box. I have never seen another one!
39.50

matchbook. Lee Schoenith Bill Cantrell GALE Hydroplane matchbook.
vintage, real McCoy. This is NOT a copy, NOT a modern day replica. Guaranteed authentic! Oversized book of matches. Issued circa 1955 or 1956. The front says
ROOSTERTAIL UNLIMITED HOSPITALITY with small graphics of the GALE. Reverse has large illustration of the
GALE with facsimile autographs of both LEE SCHOENITH and BILL CANTRELL.
On the inside is advertising for the ROOSTERTAIL Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, Home of the GALE Race Boats. One match has been removed. There is a tiny "scrunch" in the rear upper right corner. The striker has not been used. Measures approx. 3" by 2". About the side of 2 normal matchbooks side by side. Made by Universal Match Corp. Detroit. NEAT display item! Near mint.
The quarter is shown for size
comparison, and is not included. 35.00

folk art.
funky 1956 SKIPPER PIN hydroplane folk art piece!
Unusual, unique, one of a kind Folk Art piece. Local artist made wooden, figural Unlimited Hydroplane Race boat with his jigsaw. Painted it red, black and white with a red and white checkerboard tail. He mounted this on a wooden ship's wheel. Above the boat, he screwed a 1956 SEATTLE SEAFAIR SKIPPER pin. There is a metal chain to hang it from nail on wall. All wood, except for the plastic skipper pin. No breaks, no cracks, no missing posts on the skipper - BUT he did run a small screw thru the pin, below the 1956 date. The value of the Skipper has been compromised by this young artist, but the uniqueness of this local artwork is of no doubt. A piece of racing history. The love of a young fan, a true devotee, decorating his house! Overall, it measures 6.5" across by 5.5" tall.
39.50

notepad. Spiral bound notepad given out to journalists in 1989. approx. 4" by 8.5". Same color photo on front and back.
1969-88 10 TIME WORLD CHAMPION MISS
BUDWEISER, World's Fastest Unlimited Hydroplane. 156.169 Avg. Speed 2 1/2 Mile course. Unused. Inside front cover is Official Scoring Form. First page gives the official people for New Contacts, and lists important addresses and phone numbers within the sport. There is a page listing 1946-1988 Unlimited Hydroplane Career Victories - drivers and owners. It has the 1989 race schedule. Page with Miss Budweiser 1988 Highlights with photo of the boat. Photos of Bernie Little, Jim Kropfeld and Ron Brown. listings of all the 1988 races with all the boats and how they finished each race. There is another page on how the turbine works. All together, there are 16 pages of photos and interesting stuff. THEN there is the complete, unused note pad! No flaws. Near mint plus to mint. Neat and unusual item.
10.00

sticker. mint circa 1960 MISS BARDAHL sticker decal. Unused, measuring approx. 3" by 5". Dri-Mark decal. green, yellow, black. BARDAHL across top with illus. of can to the right, full shot of the boat and below that it says THE CHAMPION'S CHOICE!
The instructions on back say to remove slip sheet, apply to surface, squeeze firmly, carefully remove backing paper. Supposed to be done dry, with no water?
Unused, appears mint, have no idea if it will still work or not? This photo is what it normally looks like,
this other photo I have altered the lighting to help you to view it thru the paper. Neat and unusual item.
9.50

pennant.
SEAFAIR
WEEK - LET'S GO SEATTLE with illustration of Seafair
Pirate. White on soft black felt. White border with black
tassels. tip intact but shows a bit of wear. Some wear to top edge
of border. VERY rare piece! This is only the 2nd one I have ever
seen. excellent to near mint. almost 26" long, not counting the
tassels. 69.50

pamphlet. MYR SHEET METAL Hydroplane promo flyer.
circa 1970. 8.5" by 11". Promotional flyer gives facts and figures on the Rolls Royce Merlin 1650 c.i. engine inside the MYR Unlimited Hydroplane Race Boat. It tells why the big difference between the Rolls and the Allison engines. Printed on one side only. Vertical fold down center.
Oddball piece of ephemera, that must have been some kind of press release promo?
excellent. 7.50

calendar. THE SQUIRE SHOP COMMEMORATIVE CALENDAR
July 1967 to December 1987. 9 different full color photos of the SQUIRE
SHOP. Each photo measures approx. 11" by 8.5". has been
used so there are minor tack holes. very good plus. 5.00

keychain.
CIRCUS
CIRCUS.
die-cut circular, 1.75" diameter. antique gold finish.
illustrates the 4-point style boat they used. phone numbers on back for
the Reno and Las Vegas casinos. Has eyelet hook on top. no chain
attached, but can be used as a keychain, necklace, charm. unused, mint
condition. 7.50

keychain.
U-25 RACING TEAM
2000. 2.25" diameter celluloid pinback (but specially made without a
pin, but designed with an eyelet on back for keychain). Full color photo
of the boat. This would fit right into everyone's pinback button
collection also! mint condition. 7.50

keychain.
early MISS
MADISON. multicolored, embossed into tin foil, encased in plastic
case. approx. 2" by6 1.25". reverse says: Madison Indiana,
Home of The Madison Regatta & Miss Madison U6. circa 1962-63 - the
tail of the boat still has the horizontal striping ala The Nitrogen. The
outer plastic case has a crack in it, on the back side. Still displays
very nicely. excellent or better. 24.00

keychain. early MISS
MADISON. multicolored, embossed into tin foil, encased in plastic
case. approx. 2" by 1.25".
reverse says: Madison Indiana,
Home of The Madison Regatta & Miss Madison U6. circa 1962-63. the
tail of the boat still has the horizontal striping ala The Nitrogen. near
mint to mint. 32.50